At Piovra Group, where we focus on venue consulting in Los Angeles and Orange County, we want your special day to be exactly as you envisioned it, and no wedding is complete without a dreamy wedding reception to match. The reception is where you get to drop the veil, loosen the tie, and celebrate with everyone you love. When it comes to venue booking in Los Angeles, we have endless choices for you to choose from and wanted to give you a few more tips as you begin your planning.

Plan Ahead

When it comes to planning your wedding, all we have to say is lists, lists and more lists. We believe in having an organized foundation for how you view your day playing out. When you’re structured in the upfront, this allows you to create backup plans and to have fully mapped out details that make your special day go off without a hitch. Do you want a rooftop venue for your reception? What does your guest list look like? This is where you can start to finalize some of the larger details such as venue, photographer, menu and so forth.

Budget

Once you create the master plan for your wedding, you want to start laying out your budget. We always recommend creating buckets to help parse out all the details. Some example of buckets could be a venue for the reception, number of guests, staffing and catering, décor, etc. Once you finalize your budget, you can book the crucial parts of your special day, so you can then focus on the smaller, more nitty-gritty details.

Menu

Another place you will want to focus your time and attention on is the menu. Having hungry guests is never a good thing so figuring out the flow of appetizers, the main course and dessert is important. Do you envision buffet style? Single serving? Have you considered vegetarian options or food allergies? This will ensure all your guests are happy and that one of the main focuses of the night is well thought out.

Attention To Details

Next you will want to focus on attention to detail. It’s usually the details that pull everything together and add the final touches to your day. This is where you can focus on specific pop-ups or attractions you want, are there any special cocktails you want to serve, or a video montage of your special moments together? This is where your day will come to life with all the thoughtful moments in between. At Piovra Group, we are well-versed in the special details that make people melt. If you need some ideas or additional planning in this department, we are here to help.

Photographer

Finally, no wedding is complete without a photographer to capture your special day so you can relive it for years to come. Making sure you do your research and figuring out different photographers shooting styles is important to make sure it matches your aesthetic. Are you looking at the best outdoor wedding venues because you want a sunset in the background? Discussing details like this with a photographer beforehand will ensure they know what moments are important to you so you get the photos you desire.

Planning your special day should be enjoyable but can often be overclouded by the overwhelming number of details that come along with it. By providing these 5 helpful tips for you, we hope you feel more comfortable having a place to start. As a full-service event planning company, we are always happy to help during any stage of the planning to make your wedding day as stress-free as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q. What if you have a set budget in mind but don’t know what you envision for your day?

A. That is no problem. If you have an idea of budget but haven’t thought out many details beyond that, we can help bring a vision to life for you.

Q. If we want an outdoor wedding, can you help us find a spot?

A. Yes. With over 23 different venues we work with directly, we can help you find the outdoor venue of your dreams.

Q. Can you help us come up with plan B scenarios if we are unsure of what to expect?

A.  Being in this industry, we have seen every scenario imaginable. We are more than happy to help you bake in Plan Bs in case certain details don’t play out accordingly.